when did you go back to work after surgery>

barbara9460 · 05-18-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by armywife4life

I work in an office, and usually sit and get up regular thru out the day. Im hoping to schedule surgery for on a Fri, and come back to work on Tues. Is this way to early?? My pain tolerance is really good. Things i worry about is gas, i work in small room with another person LOL i would hate to run her out

Thanks

I had my surgery on Friday 5/9 and returned to work on Tuesday,5/13. I was tired, but did okay. Mine is an office job too. Walk as much as you can and take gas-x strips or chewables. You could still have the gas as much as a couple of weeks after surgery, but you'll do fine. If you think you have to pass gas, GO TO THE RESTROOM! Not kidding on this one... many of us have explosive diarreaha after a day or two. That's the body getting rid of the toxins and fats. Also, many docs require a week to 10 days of clear liquids to allow for healing and to flush out those toxins and fats.

You'll do fine. Congrats!
Barbara

JASON R · 05-19-2008, 12:30 AM

is there a limit on how much you can pick up. i work for a water works company, and i do about everything there. i was planning on taking a week off.

kathystrick · 05-19-2008, 01:43 PM

I would think so because of the stitches. Isn't it typically something like a 10 pound limit?

lady zique · 05-23-2008, 09:15 PM

Yes m doc said don't pcik up anything over 10 pounds for 6 weeks